Old Gal

1oz. High proof rye whiskey (Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye 68.6%)

1 oz. Campari

1 oz. Blanco vermouth (Padro & Co. Blanco Reserva)

3drop Saline soln.

Stir with ice and strain into a chilled DOF glass over a block ice cube.

For an equal parts recipe, this is actually quite layered with different flavors. The key is the Blanco vermouth bridging the spice from the overproof rye and mellowing out the Campari.

This particular Blanco has a slight citrusy, fruity sweet taste along with the bitter wormwood and herbal character. Together, the components blend to create a unique taste with little flashes of the individual pieces coming through.

I know people dislike this word but this cocktail is *smooth*. It goes down like honey without the cloying sweetness. The bianco and rye goes together perfectly, and really mellows out the Campari.

Noticeable how the equal parts version brought out more of the non-rye components of Rittenhouse, much more ‘corny’ and oaked, 45ml rye displayed more the typical rye spice - and disappeared very quickly indeed! 5 stars.

Very good drink. I am not typically a fan of dry vermouth, so this is a variation I can really get behind. The bianco smoothes out the Campari and rye (I used Rittenhouse), and contributes botanicals that show up on the swallow. A very pleasant experience.

Made this with Sauternes instead of Bianco Vermouth and served it up. Delightful!

Excellent sipper, perfectly in balance. The Bianco adds nice sweetness while leaving the Campari to peek through. Rittenhouse, Campari, Carpano Bianco.

My old gal loved the variant with the additional rye. Who am I to argue? Great cocktail.

Used bourbon for rye. Also lends itself well as a longish drink with a splash of club soda.

I thought the Campari dominated a bit, so halved it and took equal amounts of Montenegro. It was awesome!!
30 ml rye
30 ml mancino bianco
15 ml Campari
15 ml Amaro Montenegro